SOLUTION: The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 116. Find the integers

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Question 95834: The sum of two consecutive odd integers is 116. Find the integers
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, x+2 are the consecutive odd integers
x+x+2=116
2x+2=116
subtract 2 from both sides. 2x=114
divide 2 into both sides. x=57, x+2=59
EdJones